Battle of Bouvines
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Civil Wars, Coups
- Curriculum: German History, Medieval History/Middle Ages, French History
- Geographical Location: Belgium
- Date: July 27, 1214
Article abstract: Type of action: Ground battle in German Civil War of 1077-1214. Result: A decisive victory for France.
On July 27, 1214, French forces met an allied contingent from imperial Germany, the Low Countries, and England at Bouvines near Tournai in the county of Flanders. The Battle of Bouvines was part of the allied strategy in which King John of England attacked southwestern France while the Germans and Flemish attacked Philip II from the northeast.
Both sides were moving their troops when the allies attacked. The adversaries lined up with...
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